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Best Shows This Month

in Sarasota

November 2024

Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles

Together longer than The Beatles themselves, RAIN has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary group, delivering a totally live, note-for-note performance that's as infectious as it is transporting. Includes the early hits to later classics that The Beatles never got the chance to play live - including the most complex and challenging songs.

Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back In Concert at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back In Concert

Join your local orchestra as they present a screening of George Lucas and Lawrence Kasdan's 1980 sci-fi masterpiece, the second in the original Star Wars trilogy, with John Williams' unforgettable score played live in accompaniment. Regarded by many as the strongest entry in the franchise, The Empire Strikes Back sees the rebellion doing battle with the Galactic Empire once again.

Andrew Dice Clay at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

Andrew Dice Clay

One of the most controversial comics of all time, Andrew Dice Clay is experiencing a bit of a career resurgence of late. With recent appearances in TV shows like Entourage and his much heralded dramatic turn in Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine, the x-rated comic is back in the spotlight after years out of the public eye.

T.J. Miller at McCurdys Comedy Theatre

T.J. Miller

Also known as Erlich Bachman in HBO sitcom Silicon Valley and Wade Wilson's wise-cracking friend in Deadpool, Miller is an accomplished comedian and actor. Known for his deadpan zingers and semi-stoner persona, he's not afraid of controversy (that Uber ride, and the gig in Puerto Rica), often stirring the pot with absurdist observational standup act for over 10 years. In addition, he has also lent his raspy voice to animated hits How To Train Your Dragon 1 and 2 and Big Hero 6.

Billy Ocean at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Billy Ocean

Born in Trinidad and Tobago, but raised in England, pop music superstar Leslie Sebastian Charles grew up listening to calypso, soul and rock, and it wasn't long before he was making his own stamp on the contemporary R&B genre. After adopting the moniker Billy Ocean in 1975, the iconic performer cemented his place on the musical landscape with a string of international hits in the 80s including Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run), Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car, and Suddenly.